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Learn about Missouri Geology on Geologic Map Day Today — Friday, Oct. 19, 2012

View, Download and Print Geologic Maps

Celebrate Earth Science Week With Us!

Click on the map above to see, print or download eight maps we are highlighting during Earth Science Week.

Celebrate the first ever Geologic Map Day with us today, Friday, Oct. 19 and visit our Edward L. Clark Museum of Missouri Geology.  Geologic Map Day is being held during Earth Science Week.  Gov. Jay Nixon declared the week of October 14 as Earth Science Week 2012 to bring awareness to the fact that earth sciences are fundamental to the health, safety and welfare of all Missourians.

Our geologists produce maps that provide a baseline for data related to energy resources, mineral resources, natural hazards, water resources, soil conservation and climate science.  Visit this website to view, download and print geologic maps.

Located at 111 Fairgrounds Road, in Rolla, the Edward L. Clark Museum of Missouri Geology is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Admission is always free.  Be sure to watch this cool video about careers in the field of geology.

 

 

 

Posted on Oct 19, 2012

Join us for the First Annual Geologic Map Day – Friday, Oct. 19, 2012

 Celebrate Earth Science Week With Us!

Visit our museum Friday, Oct. 19 and celebrate the first ever Geologic Map Day with us.  Geologic Map Day is being held during Earth Science Week.  Gov. Jay Nixon declared the week of Oct. 14 through Oct. 20 as Earth Science Week 2012 to bring awareness to the fact that earth sciences are fundamental to the health, safety and welfare of all Missourians.

“Discovering Careers in the Earth Sciences” was selected by the American Geosciences Institute as the theme of Earth Science Week 2012 to boost awareness about the geosciences and the many exciting career and job opportunities in the field. Through careers in geology, geophysics, oceanography, hydrology, paleontology, earth science education and many other fields, they enhance our understanding of Earth processes and improve the quality of human life.

Geologic Map Day

Learn about the diverse geology in Missouri. Click on the map above to see, print or download eight maps we are highlighting during Earth Science Week.

Geologic Map Day is designed to promote awareness of the study, uses, importance of geologic mapping for education, science, business, and a variety of public policy concerns.  Geologic maps are important for education, science, business, and a variety of other public policy concerns. Geologic Map Day will focus the attention of students, teachers, and the general public on the study, uses, and significance of these tools, by engaging audiences through educational activities, print materials, online resources, and public outreach opportunities.

Our geologist produce maps that provide a baseline for data related to energy resources, mineral resources, natural hazards, water resources, soil conservation and climate science. Virtually all mineral, energy, water, industrial construction, public works and urban development projects can benefit from a geologic map.  Be sure to see some of the geologic maps on our website.  Visit this website to view, download and print them.

Located at 111 Fairgrounds Road, in Rolla, the Edward L. Clark Museum of Missouri Geology is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is always free.  Learn more about our museum, careers in geology, fossils, geology, and other special events to be held during Earch Science Week and watch this cool video about careers in the field of geology.

 

 

 

Posted on Oct 12, 2012

Division of Geology and Land Survey Geologic Mapping Priorities

Priorities Established

The division’s Geological Mapping Advisory Committee met August 31, 2012 to set priorities for geologic mapping projects of the Survey.  Committee members consist of state and federal scientists, representatives of academic research, industry professionals and stakeholder associations across Missouri.

The committee reviewed current and past projects with Survey mappers and discussed the Survey’s five year geologic mapping strategy.  Several key areas were chosen for consideration by GMAC members after they discussed the rationale and benefits for mapping each.  The meeting was open to the public with a few other geology representatives in attendance.

These areas were selected for geologic mapping:

  • The Jefferson City/Columbia area was chosen to support industrial minerals data, transportation infrastructure and groundwater information.
  • The St. Francois mountain igneous bedrock area was chosen to support metallic minerals data, rare earth element occurrence, and geologic structure.
  • The north Scott County/Crowley’s Ridge area was chosen to support geologic hazards information and industrial minerals data.

The division’s Geological Survey Program is using this list of priorities to identify specific quadrangles to propose for matching funding from the U.S. Geological Survey National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program.  Learn more about geologic mapping in Missouri. 

Visit our museum on Geologic Map Day, Friday, Oct. 19, during Earth Science Week, and learn more about geologic maps and their uses and importance.  The Edward L. Clark Museum of Missouri Geology is located  in the Buehler Building, 111 Fairgrounds Road, Rolla.

Posted on Oct 02, 2012

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program

Division of Geology and Land Survey

Grant Awarded to the Division of Geology and Land Survey

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program

The Division of Geology and Land Survey was recently awarded a grant from the U.S. Geological Survey for $59,924 in support of the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program.

This year we will conduct surficial material geologic mapping for the Kirkwood and Creve Coeur 7.5 minute quadrangles.  This mapping is in support of the broader St. Louis Area Hazard Mapping Project.

The survey was also awarded a sub-contract with the University of Memphis’ Center for Earthquake Research and Information to create and correlate shear wave velocity profiles and a bedrock model for the eastern half of the St. Louis project area.  This research is the basis for shaking intensity models that estimate the soil response to an earthquake and it vital to improving earthquake mitigation efforts in the St. Louis area.  The principal investigator is David A. Gaunt, R.G.  Quadrangles already completed include Alton, Cahokia, Clayton, Columbia Bottom, Elsah, Florissant, Grafton, Granite City, O’Fallon, Oakville, Webster Groves and Wentzville.  –Joe


Posted on Jul 19, 2011

Missouri STATEMAP Geologic Mapping Project

Division of Geology and Land Survey

STATEMAP Grant Awarded to the Division of Geology and Land Survey

Missouri STATEMAP Geologic Mapping Project

Missouri STATEMAP Geologic Mapping Project

The Division of Geology and Land Survey was recently awarded a grant in the amount of $121,739 from the U.S. Geological Survey as ongoing support to advance detailed geologic mapping in the St. Louis area.  Since 1993, we have been actively involved in the USGS National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program and have produced 102 bedrock and 95 surficial material geologic maps, at a scale of 1:24,000 fro locations across the state.  Geologists will coordinate supporting data from the Missouri Department of Transportation and the Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering at the Missouri University of Science & Technology.  Bedrock and surficial material geologic mapping in Missouri is needed to establish the geologic framework of areas determined to be vital to the economic, social and environmental well-being of Missouri.  The principal investigator for this grant is Cheryl Seeger, Ph.D., R.G. Learn more about STATEMAP –Joe

Posted on Jul 13, 2011